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Spend a full day guided through some of Banff and Lake Louise’s most iconic trails — Larch Valley, Plain of Six Glaciers, Stanley Glacier or Consolation Lakes — with transport, a guide, poles and a packed lunch included. Great for hikers with moderate fitness who want curated access to the Canadian Rockies’ highlights.
Spend a full day guided through some of Banff and Lake Louise’s most iconic trails — Larch Valley, Plain of Six Glaciers, Stanley Glacier or Consolation Lakes — with transport, a guide, poles and a packed lunch included. Great for hikers with moderate fitness who want curated access to the Canadian Rockies’ highlights.
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Operated by Discover Banff Tours · Banff, Alberta
Morning light cuts across glacial blue lakes as a small group files out of the van and into the high-park air — the scent of pine and cold stone immediate and sharp. Guides check packs while the valley opens: switchbacks, larch groves, and the distant ribbon of glacier ice. Over seven hours you’ll move through the Canadian Rockies’ most recognizable scenes: moraine-strewn basins, alpine meadows, and narrow valleys cleaved by ancient ice.
moderate.
7 hours.
Suitable for hikers with moderate cardiovascular fitness and experience on uneven terrain; should be comfortable hiking 8–14 km with 100–600 m of gain.
The full experience is approximately 7 hours; pickup times vary by location between about 7:25 AM and 8:05 AM depending on your selected Banff pickup point.
The operator rotates four classic trails by day of week (Larch Valley, Plain of Six Glaciers, Stanley Glacier, Consolation Lakes); the itinerary is set by the schedule but guides adjust routes for safety and conditions.
Minimum age is 13; ages 13–15 must be accompanied by an adult with a signed waiver, while 16–17 can attend solo if a parent signs the waiver in the morning.
A packed lunch is included; contact the operator ahead of time for dietary requests and confirm your selection after booking.
Banff was established as Canada’s first mountain park in 1885; trails here follow routes used by Indigenous peoples and early railway-era mountaineers.
Stick to marked trails, pack out all waste, and respect seasonal closures to protect fragile alpine vegetation and wildlife; guided groups help minimize impact.
Discover Banff Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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